this month we have a full moon with a grand trine kite formation. from what i hear, this type of formation is very rare and only happen every 10 years........time to tap into this power.
here are more details.....from www.astrodynamics.net/Skywatc...2008.htm
The New Moon takes place around midnight on April 5-6 (EDT). This New Moon is in Aries, the sign of initiation and courage. Because New Moons are times of beginning, in Aries that sense of a new start is even more pronounced. The New Moon forms a sextile to Chiron, indicating that healing is possible and helps to facilitate our moving through old blockages to begin anew. A square from Jupiter to the New Moon warns that we may have a tendency to be a bit reckless in our optimism now, but that abundant possibilities (Jupiter) await us.
On the 10th, a square from Mercury (communication) in Aries, where it is already more aggressive than usual, to Mars (warfare) suggests that for a few days tensions will flare and misunderstandings erupt, and a square from Mercury to Jupiter on the 13th will expand and exacerbate this tendency. However, a healing sextile of Mercury to Chiron will likely enable us to see beyond the ego and disagreements to the issues that lie beneath, making it easier to resolve these problems.
By the 14th, when Venus (love and beauty) makes a lovely sextile to Neptune (transcendence), harmony will prevail and the creative impulse will facilitate all of our interpersonal endeavors.
Mercury enters Taurus on April 17th and our thoughts turn to physical pleasure and matters of material security. It is more difficult to change our minds with Mercury in Taurus - under the previous influence of Aries we tend to crave speed and conquest but Taurus is much more solid, and tends to be far more stubborn.
On the 18th Mercury trines both Pluto and Saturn, enhancing their influence on each other as they dance together but never aspect each other completely. The addition of Mercury to this combination increases our understanding of the process on a much more conscious level. This is a great time to make plans for the future, especially after a big Plutonic change.
The Sun enters Taurus on April 19, beginning the season of fertility that connects us to the Earth. Taurus is associated with all things associated with Gaia, the mother goddess of the Earth, and as the Sun moves through Taurus those delights are illuminated.
The Moon is Full on April 20th, when the Moon in Scorpio opposes the Sun in Taurus. Scorpio is of course the sign of emotional intensity, where we dive deep into the underworld of our subconscious and discover the nasty bits of greed, envy, jealousy and other dark emotions that lie beneath the surface. By uncovering these emotional treasures we become more authentically who we are, and that is the ultimate goal of the Scorpionic process.
This year we have not just one, but two Scorpio Full Moons!! (The next one is in mid-May. This first one, on April 20th, is an powerful lunation (moon event) - apart from the Scorpio influence, there is also a T-square involving Mars in Cancer opposing Jupiter in Capricorn, both square to Venus in Aries. The opposition between Venus and Mars is interesting, because Venus in Aries is more aggressive and self-centered than it usually is, and Mars in Cancer is far less aggressive and far more concerned with taking care of others. So there is a dual polarity here between self-initiation and nurturing/connection that will be highlighted during the Full Moon period (about three days before and after the actual event). Mercury conjoins the Sun and opposes the Moon, so there is an intellectual component here as well.
Adding balance and stability to the Full Moon event is a Grand Trine between Saturn, Pluto and the Sun/Mercury conjunction, all in Earth signs. This is actually a Kite formation, with the Moon forming the apex of the Kite. The Kite is a more dynamic aspect than the Grand Trine.
here are more details.....from www.astrodynamics.net/Skywatc...2008.htm
The New Moon takes place around midnight on April 5-6 (EDT). This New Moon is in Aries, the sign of initiation and courage. Because New Moons are times of beginning, in Aries that sense of a new start is even more pronounced. The New Moon forms a sextile to Chiron, indicating that healing is possible and helps to facilitate our moving through old blockages to begin anew. A square from Jupiter to the New Moon warns that we may have a tendency to be a bit reckless in our optimism now, but that abundant possibilities (Jupiter) await us.
On the 10th, a square from Mercury (communication) in Aries, where it is already more aggressive than usual, to Mars (warfare) suggests that for a few days tensions will flare and misunderstandings erupt, and a square from Mercury to Jupiter on the 13th will expand and exacerbate this tendency. However, a healing sextile of Mercury to Chiron will likely enable us to see beyond the ego and disagreements to the issues that lie beneath, making it easier to resolve these problems.
By the 14th, when Venus (love and beauty) makes a lovely sextile to Neptune (transcendence), harmony will prevail and the creative impulse will facilitate all of our interpersonal endeavors.
Mercury enters Taurus on April 17th and our thoughts turn to physical pleasure and matters of material security. It is more difficult to change our minds with Mercury in Taurus - under the previous influence of Aries we tend to crave speed and conquest but Taurus is much more solid, and tends to be far more stubborn.
On the 18th Mercury trines both Pluto and Saturn, enhancing their influence on each other as they dance together but never aspect each other completely. The addition of Mercury to this combination increases our understanding of the process on a much more conscious level. This is a great time to make plans for the future, especially after a big Plutonic change.
The Sun enters Taurus on April 19, beginning the season of fertility that connects us to the Earth. Taurus is associated with all things associated with Gaia, the mother goddess of the Earth, and as the Sun moves through Taurus those delights are illuminated.
The Moon is Full on April 20th, when the Moon in Scorpio opposes the Sun in Taurus. Scorpio is of course the sign of emotional intensity, where we dive deep into the underworld of our subconscious and discover the nasty bits of greed, envy, jealousy and other dark emotions that lie beneath the surface. By uncovering these emotional treasures we become more authentically who we are, and that is the ultimate goal of the Scorpionic process.
This year we have not just one, but two Scorpio Full Moons!! (The next one is in mid-May. This first one, on April 20th, is an powerful lunation (moon event) - apart from the Scorpio influence, there is also a T-square involving Mars in Cancer opposing Jupiter in Capricorn, both square to Venus in Aries. The opposition between Venus and Mars is interesting, because Venus in Aries is more aggressive and self-centered than it usually is, and Mars in Cancer is far less aggressive and far more concerned with taking care of others. So there is a dual polarity here between self-initiation and nurturing/connection that will be highlighted during the Full Moon period (about three days before and after the actual event). Mercury conjoins the Sun and opposes the Moon, so there is an intellectual component here as well.
Adding balance and stability to the Full Moon event is a Grand Trine between Saturn, Pluto and the Sun/Mercury conjunction, all in Earth signs. This is actually a Kite formation, with the Moon forming the apex of the Kite. The Kite is a more dynamic aspect than the Grand Trine.
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Re: new moon/full moon of april
Thu, April 3, 2008 - 10:58 PMhere is some more info reposted from intuitive astrology...thanks to godstar for the share!!!
The New Moon in Aries is the best time to create a meditation for figuring out exactly what you want; no matter how hard the solution, no matter the amount of despair and hopelessness. Renewal is a matter of changing our perspective to include the magical and imaginative realms of possibility; especially with Sun/Moon/Mercury in impulsive, quick-minded Aries, Uranus (awakening) and Venus (creativity) in imaginative Pisces, These planetary placements will make it possible to dive back into a childlike world where if it can be thought, it can be made to happen.
Aries says, “I can!” with a level of faith that only an innocent child who has not yet failed can muster. When you do your New Moon in Aries meditation, your heart and mind must be centered in an open attitude of excitement—“let’s go,” or “I can do anything,” or “I can be anyone,” or “the world is my oyster,” or “life is an adventure!”. This is a New Moon that asks us to take a leap of faith and do the impossible. This a New Moon to come at who you are with a sense of wonder, magic and first-time awe. Go find out who you are and what you want; you might just be surprised.
Even with restricted, controlling, retrograde Saturn in Virgo, this is the New Moon to talk back to feelings of self-limitation and learn how to go with the flow. Think of Saturn as all the experience you have had up to this moment. What you have learned, what you have lost and gained. Then let go of the need to believe that nothing can be different. Don’t control the possible now by holding to expectations from the past. We are so busy controlling our lives that we forget to recognize and value synchronicity and serendipity. Learn to let go and trust that everything is as it should be. It makes for a more peaceful and contented life. Though few of us like to admit it, the truth is that security is an illusion because everything is in a constant state of change.
Most of you know that the Ares was the Greek God of war. Aries represents the undeveloped self, learning about itself through experience. Since an undeveloped self does not readily put itself in the place of the other, this lack of relational skills is what makes violence, killing, and rape possible. War making is the natural outcome of actions that stem from an immature, underdeveloped self, with little ability to creatively solve problems.
This is the New Moon to recognize the futility, stupidity and infantilism of imagining war as a way to solve problems. I found it terribly difficult on yet another anniversary of the Iraq war to contain my rage at the continuing denials by Bush and Cheney of the horrific conditions in Iraq, and their inability to admit responsibility for the immense negative consequences this war has had for both nations.
So don’t do as our deluded leaders have done. This is the New Moon to discipline your impulsivity, selfishness, oppositionality, and impatience. Use this New Moon to reinvigorate your relationship with the inner warrior/warrioress. Though we need this part of ourselves to stand up and advocate for our positions, we also need to learn how to use this power appropriately. Create a ritual to discover or reconnect with your power animal teachers. They are the key to gaining a deeper understanding of our instinctual nature and how to successfully integrate it into our lives.
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Re: new moon/full moon of april
Fri, April 18, 2008 - 10:13 PM.....and the full moon info by lisa miller, who seems to know whats up!!!
The good news is Jupiter in Capricorn, Uranus in Pisces, and Mars in Cancer create powerful conditions for expanded levels of open-mindedness, compassion, and generosity of spirit to be inwardly experienced and outwardly expressed. This is going to be an incredible Full Moon for healing old and new wounds of all kinds.
The Full Moon in Scorpio is a time to release attachment to old pain and arise like a phoenix from the ashes of burned off karma; freed from narcissistic self-obsession and ready to help others heal their own pain. Chiron (wounding) and Neptune (transcendence) in Aquarius and Uranus in Pisces make this a particularly potent New Moon in Scorpio to wake up and out of victimology. You have the power to change! Visualize yourself as a snake, shedding its dead skin to reveal gleaming new colors.
The Full Moon in Scorpio is the night for full disclosure. It is the night to empower ourselves by naming our truth and shouting it from the rooftops. This is the Full Moon to celebrate our right to know. Though your merriment can take many forms, it should be done with others. This is the night to show up in a way that feels most honest for you, which sometimes implies revealing a secret or a fear. When we name our fear it loses its power over us. Make sure that if your agenda is to reveal, that you do it surrounded by a supportive, caring group of people. Don’t go this road alone on this night. Sharing the pain and the joy of disclosure is the way of Scorpio. It may only take one person to uncover a secret, but it takes many people working together to break the spell of illusion and denial.
The opinionated nature of Sun/Mercury in Taurus and impulsive emotionality of Venus in Aries will make it challenging to openly discuss polarizing issues that have been hard to tackle. Make an effort to get beyond scripted points of view to find the real issues that divide and separate. Commonality can be gained from truthfully admitting where both side’s arguments lack focus and power. The Scorpio Moon, Mars in Cancer, Uranus in Pisces will counteract Taurus’ bullheadedness and can help turn divisive issues into unifying solutions.
The Full Moon in Scorpio is a powerful time for family ritual, especially with Mercury (communication) making a conjunction to the Sun in Taurus (the provider of the zodiac). Talking openly and honestly is challenging, but works magic for bridging gaps and bringing people together. Venus in Aries can lend lightheartedness to communications that could otherwise be quite intense. Try passing around a talking stick, allowing everyone to speak without interruption about whatever is on his or her mind, and in his or her heart.
Remember that on any Full Moon, the Moon is reflecting the light of the Sun in its opposite sign. The reflected light of the Taurus Sun is aglow with the love of and deep commitment to family values. Taurus likes hard work, and opening the lines of communication can be very hard, but ultimately very rewarding. This is especially true when issues of self-esteem (Taurus) lie at the heart of a family’s problems with trust (Scorpio) issues.
This is also a great time for couples to tackle trust issues, especially if a secret has been coming between the two of you. The aforementioned configurations will make this an intense night to reveal secrets and deal with the consequences, but the planets in water signs will provide enough empathy and love to get through it. Scorpio can bring destruction or relief and most times a bit of both.
Just know that no matter what happens change is essential for evolution and growth. Remember that radical change done appropriately can lead to more solid relationships built upon openness and unconditional love. At its core, Taurus/Scorpio wants to love. Yes, Taurus can be judgmental, boorish, and opinionated and Scorpio can be too intense and demanding; but both signs eventually come around through an overwhelming need to love and give care. The Taurus/Scorpio polarity requires that we learn about our power and then discover how to deal with it effectively.
Those of you who can’t take all of this deep disclosure can do something a bit more fun. Join your friends for a game of truth or dare, or create a mystery game or a treasure hunt. It’ll be a hard night to pull the wool over anyone’s eyes, but it might be a lot of fun to try!
So meet the challenge of this Full Moon in Scorpio. Go deep enough to face the underbelly of your life, your goals, your community, your nation, your government, and then arise to embrace your power to transform our violence-wary world!
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Re: new moon/full moon of april
Fri, April 18, 2008 - 10:15 PMthis grand trine kite formation sounds pretty awesome!!!! time to tap into the gift of these energies :)
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